Shift Knob Help!

[MiamiSnake]

I bought an OEM shift knob and I have tried to screw this thing on a 100 times and I cant get it to end up in the correct position. I know with some aftermarket shift knobs you of course have a set pin which the OEM one does not have, so does anyone else have any advice on how in the world I can get this thing to face the right grip direction?

 

[SoCalHarley]

You could use a locking nut that threads on first then the shift knob. Thread the nut all the way down... then the shift knob... adjust the knob to the correct position then tighten the nut against the knob.

 

[MiamiSnake]

Hmmm, I didn't think of that and if no one else can help I will probaably have to do that but what size nut you think the shifter might be?

 

[10sec89]

Stock and most aftermarket shifters use a 12mm x 1.75 thread pattern.

 

[CHIZ]

Man up on it and twist it into place.

 

[MiamiSnake]

Man up on it and twist it into place.

it ends in the 2 o'clock position everytime.. To man up and twist it all the way to 12 from 2 might strip the shift arm.

 

[ArizonaSnake]

it ends in the 2 o'clock position everytime.. To man up and twist it all the way to 12 from 2 might strip the shift arm.

I would bet you'd strip the shift knob before you strip the shift arm. :shrug:

 

[suaveflooder]

I would bet you'd strip the shift knob before you strip the shift arm. :shrug:

Agreed. It's going to be tight. Sounds like you have one more turn in her. It'll work. Hold the boot so it doesn't twist, and keep turning it.

 

[oldmodman]

I just used red locktite on mine to get the perfect positioning.

 

[MiamiSnake]

Yea, I put some arm into and got it to the right spot. Thanks for your help guys.

 

[ArizonaSnake]

Yea, I put some arm into and got it to the right spot. Thanks for your help guys.

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